Government News for Columbus County NC
The company will bring 125 new jobs to the area. The sprawling industrial park on the Columbus-Brunswick line will soon have a new tenant. Precision Swiss Products, Inc. a manufacturer...
Plans are underway for road construction at the Chauncey Town Road and Old Lake Road corridors at Lake Waccamaw. The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to put in 180 degree turns,...
Farmers who suffered damages in Hurricanes Florence, Michael and Dorian could qualify for direct payments from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The N.C. Department of Agriculture and ...
• Law enforcement searching for alleged “Gator Woman” after Wednesday incident. An unidentified woman was seen Wednesday feeding gators at Lake Waccamaw area. Magistrate Brent Lanier...
Solons are waiting Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature or veto on a bill prohibiting abortion due to race or Down syndrome. The Human Life Non-Discrimination Act, House Bill 453, Passed the...
Victor Jacobs is a former Columbus County sheriff’s detective. The first candidate has declared his intentions to run for Columbus County Sheriff in 2022. Victor Jacobs, a Buckhead resident and...
County officials took the unusual step of calling out Commissioner Giles “Buddy” Byrd Friday after Byrd made several inaccurate statements to a Wilmington television station. Byrd cast the sole dissen...
With “vaccine hesitancy” growing, Gov. Roy Cooper is offering million-dollar prizes and scholarships to North Carolinians who get the shot. Four vaccinated state residents will win $1 million each, an...
The Lake Waccamaw Town Council unanimously approved the FY 2021-2022 Town Operating Budget at last night’s meeting. The proposed $3.1 million budget will maintain the $.20 current tax rate, and...
The Town of Lake Waccamaw is reporting a leaking water main on Canal Cove Road. Due to the leak, bacteria may have been introduced into the water system causing the...
• Byrd, Bullard spar over process Columbus County’s tax rate will remain the same, employees will get a seven percent COLA raise, and schools will receive a boost in funding...
While a drought is still imminent, the burning ban has been lifted for Columbus and 25 other dry counties.Effective at 5 p.m. today (June 2), the N.C. Forest Service will...
A plan is underway for a brand new playground in Tabor City as the town council have serious discussions about bringing a new opportunity to the community’s childre...
After almost a year, the Hallsboro Middle School Courthouse annex will close June 30.“Effective June 30, the Hallsboro Court Facility currently being held at Hallsboro Middle School will be closed,...
After more than a year on hold, jury trials for criminal cases have returned to the Columbus County courthouse. While there have been civil trials with empaneled jurors, the first...
Lake Waccamaw is well known for its private fireworks displays during holiday weekends, but officials hope this year that the skies stay dark and quiet. Lake Waccamaw Fire Chief Barney...